Warning Indicators And Messages - Sony Handycam DCR-PC100 Operating Instructions Manual

Warning indicators and messages

If indicators and messages appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, check the
following:
See the page in parentheses "( )" for more information.
Warning indicators
The video heads are dirty
Slow flashing:
•You need to clean the heads using the Sony DVM12CL cleaning
cassette (not supplied) (p. 127).
The battery is dead or nearly
dead
Slow flashing:
•The battery is nearly dead.
Fast flashing:
•The battery is dead (p. 11).
Depending on conditions, the E
indicator may flash, even if there
are five to 10 minutes remaining.
Warning indicator as to tape
Slow flashing:
• The tape is near the end.
• No tape is inserted (p. 14).*
• The write-protect tab on the
cassette is out (red) (p. 14).*
Fast flashing:
• The tape has run out (p. 28).*
You need to eject the cassette
Slow flashing:
•The write-protect tab on the cassette is out
(red) (p. 14).*
Fast flashing:
• Moisture condensation has occurred
(p. 126).*
• The tape has run out (p. 28).*
• The self-diagnosis display function is
activated (p. 122).*
Moisture condensation has occurred*
Fast flashing:
•Eject the cassette, turn off your
camcorder, and leave it for about one
hour with the cassette compartment
open (p. 126).
Warning indicator as to cassette
memory
Slow flashing:
•No tape with cassette memory is
inserted (p. 114).*
Self-diagnosis display (p. 122)
C:21:00
Warning indicator as to
"Memory Stick"
Slow flashing:
•No "Memory Stick" is inserted
(p. 86).
Fast flashing:
•"Memory Stick" is not
formatted correctly (p. 79).*
The still image is protected
Slow flashing:
•The still image is protected
(p. 109).*
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